Ode to Kimmer!

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by SPECK

Kimmer- in case you didn't see this ? on another post, what does your daily menu look like these days?

Thank you! No, I didn't see it. Sometimes I don't go back to threads after I've blabbed all I can.

This is pretty much what I eat every day (brace yourself for the excitment):

Breakfast - Yogurt (whatever has aspartame, usually lowfat), diet drink or tea
Snack - None, not a morning eater
Lunch - Tuna salad w/ chopped mixed lettuce, or fast food salad w/ chicken, or Romaine lettuce rollups w/ ham or chicken & salsa
Snack - Usually fruit, whatever's on sale, sometimes a small banana
Dinner - Meat or chicken, 2 servings of veggies, maybe corn or small potato
Snack - No eating after dinner, unless a Crystal Light slushee or popsicle

[Zabby27]

Originally Posted by Kimmer

DebiinOhio, isn't the difference like day & night? At work once, I was assigned a big project and I went on a water fast just so I'd have the extra energy (you can work hours longer and don't even notice), plus the mental clarity. It was so helpful!

What's a water fast?? Just water?

[Kayjwag]

Kimmer- FYI I love to read your post You certainly are an inspiration to us all!

Kimmer do you ever allow yourself to have real dessert or real ice cream now that you are at goal?

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by Zabby27

What's a water fast?? Just water?

Yes. You can check "Make It Fast" in the Challenge forum for more info.

Kayjwag, I might have a small bite of someone's dessert at a restaurant. Maybe. I don't keep stuff like that in my house because I can't trust myself. (sad but true!) I do buy treats for my foster kids, but I pick stuff I don't like.

Ditto for ice cream. I love sweets, I love ice cream, but a serving is ONLY the size of a jello cup! For 16-20 carbs, 300 calories? Ha!!! Yeah, right ...

My weak point are sweets and I have to protect me from me.

[DEBI IN OHIO]

Originally Posted by Zabby27

What's a water fast?? Just water?

yes I did pure water only..........there are a million variations of different fasts.........

[DEBI IN OHIO]

Originally Posted by DEBI IN OHIO

yes I did pure water only..........there are a million variations of different fasts.........

I went a full 7 day stretch even though it was my first, and I am diabetic shhhh dont tell anyone I kept very close eye on my numbers and only had a problem I think on day #4..........had to add like 1/4 cup of juice to my water to get my blood sugar readings back up

I think I am ready to do another one, to get my system flushed out
I have to figure out when to start it, u get very weak at first and I work full-time PLUS

[faithgirl]

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[GOIN2BTHIN]

Kimmer, I was wondering if you believe it is possible to lose 50lbs in 6weeks (short-term goal) if I do your program (Stillman version) to the "t", no cheats, no slip up? I currently weigh 276lbs. Or is that too big of a goal too fast, and if it is, what do you feel is the average possible weightloss per week at my current weight.

Also, how much water is recommended on this program. Thank you.

[GOIN2BTHIN]

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[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by TryN2BThin

Kimmer, I was wondering if you believe it is possible to lose 50lbs in 6weeks (short-term goal) if I do your program (Stillman version) to the "t", no cheats, no slip up? I currently weigh 276lbs. Or is that too big of a goal too fast, and if it is, what do you feel is the average possible weightloss per week at my current weight.

Also, how much water is recommended on this program. Thank you.

It "could" be possible, including large water loss in the first week, but I think it's setting yourself up for unnecessary stress and possibly failure.

Your body will do the best it can if you give it a chance. Decide today that you're going to focus on lean protein and small amounts of salad veggies. Use only enough fat to make it work ... skip quiches or anything doused in cream, butter or cheese.

The first week loss will be substantial (unless you "carbed up" beforehand). The second week will show you what your body can do, weight-loss-wise. At your current weight you can count on 4 lbs/week easy (probably double that the first week).

[GOIN2BTHIN]

Kimmer, thanks for the response. I will definitely take your advise. I do have another question, is fried foods ok or a no no. I was wondering about fried chicken wingettes.

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by TryN2BThin

Kimmer, thanks for the response. I will definitely take your advise. I do have another question, is fried foods ok or a no no. I was wondering about fried chicken wingettes.

If you want to lose the most weight the fastest way, calories count ... particularly if the fried wingettes were going to be accompanied by "hot wing" sauce of butter, Tabasco or bleu cheese dressing.

Rather than frying, how about oven roasting at high temp (done in about 15-20 minutes at 450 degrees)?

The deal with very low carb is that you lose your appetite. If you're "carbed up" it may be up to 5 days, but it happens. Then, fried wingettes aren't too much of a problem because you won't want to eat many!

If you have an older Atkins book, read about "ketosis" and appetite suppression, or do a search on this BB for "no hungry, "no appetite", "feel nauseous", etc. courtesy of 'real' ketosis.

Good luck!